sPARK Axis Amenities Center
Strategically positioned on the threshold of an expansive 102-acre campus, the sPARK Axis Amenities Center unfolds as a welcoming ‘pavilion for the community’.
Artfully combining architecture with nature, the sPARK Axis Amenities Center embodies unity, embracing the harmonious balance of indoor and outdoor living. Through thoughtful design and engaging programming, the facility serves as a central gathering place, offering a dynamic and inviting hub for both the campus and the broader community.
The inclusion of trees beneath the canopy symbolizes growth, echoing the spirit of the Campus, while a two-story planted green wall reaffirms the indoor/outdoor connectivity. Prioritizing flexibility, the layout incorporates operable interior and exterior walls and expansive glazed sections, creating an open and adaptable interior that can respond to the evolving needs of the community.
The facility boasts a diverse program, featuring a welcoming café, co-working space, a library, and a recreational center. Thoughtfully crafted amenities nurture collaboration and community, including a spacious 300-person indoor event space. A bar, central gathering stair, and shared spaces reinforce the commitment to fostering a vibrant, interconnected environment. Outdoor offerings include an amphitheater, open-air conference rooms, and basketball/volleyball courts.
- Sector: Science
- Scope: Architecture, Interior Design
- Morrisville, North Carolina
- 2024
- 25,133 SF